Step 1 = Keep your toothbrush in mouthwash. Where does your trusty toothbrush live? If it is residing on the side of the sink, in a pool...

Step 2 = Use Napisan in every washing-machine load. Now let's look at your laundry basket. Mine is a jumble of everything as I don't have...

Step 3 = Stop making your bed! This will be hard for some of you, to others (especially those with teenagers in the house) it will be a...

Step 4 = Hang up your dishcloth and change it often. Many kitchens have an un-loved dishcloth which resides near the sink in a sad, soggy...

Step 5 = Insist on no outdoor shoes in the house. Keep pavement muck and germs (i.e. dog pooh, urine, mud, takeaway remnants...) out of...

Step 6 = Leave your washing machine door ajar. When your washing machine is not in use (if it ever is not in use!?) then leave the door...

Step 7 = Choose your cleaning spray with care. Check that your bathroom and kitchen cleaning sprays are fit for purpose. Too many homes...

Step 8= Soap - choose well, use well and store well. We already know that it is vital to wash our hands really well before preparing food...

Step 9 = Let fresh air in! How does your house smell when you first go in? Stuffy? If so, then you could be damaging your health by...

Step 10 = Stop black mould with Tea Tree oil. Black mould is really bad news for household health. Breathing in black mould spores can...

Step 11 = Put pillow protectors on all pillows. Next time you wash your pillowcases, have a look at the state of the pillows inside them....

Step 12 = Plan where to dry bath towels. It may be luxurious to wrap yourself in a 'bathsheet' sized towel, after a shower or a bath, but...

Step 13 = Keep your shower curtain / screen clean. I actually prefer a shower curtain to a shower screen. Gasp! There, I've admitted it....

Step 14 = De-clutter your bath and shower. A host of bath / shower paraphernalia (in my case plastic-packaging-free soaps in soap...

Step 15 = Set your hot water to at least 46 degrees C. If the hot water flowing from your taps is too cool, then bacteria can thrive in...

Step 16 = Disinfect phones, remotes and keyboards regularly. Disinfect touch screens, keyboards, phones and remote controls at least once...

Step 17 = Choose a multi-tasking bathroom air freshener. Most of us have an aerosol air freshener in the bathroom. I suggest choosing an...

Step 18 = Hang up PJs to air. Pyjamas should be aired every day (not just stuffed under a pillow to remain a sweaty haven for smelly...

Step 19 = De-germ the car inside, when you wash the outside. Whenever you give your car a good wash on the outside, wipe down the...

Step 20 = Look after the bath mat. A bath mat is a hard-working bathroom essential. It gives you a clean, absorbent surface to stand on...

Step 21 = Protect your mattress. A mattress protector will prolong the life of your mattress and give you peace of mind . Make sure it is...

Step 22 = Consider a washable doormat. Doormats work hard to trap dirt and moisture. But you need to keep your door mat clean, so it...

Step 23 = Choose a hoover that works. As a domestic cleaner, I was often asked for hoover advice. I’m quite convinced that at least half...

Step 24 = Choose your loo brush carefully! I have been searching for the perfect toilet brush and holder combo for years. The good news...

Step 25 = Sleep better thanks to amazing curtains. Blackout curtains and / or blackout blinds are a must. But what if the light still...

People always ask me for bathroom cleaning tips. Well here's my answer - clean your bathroom thoroughly once a week and it will look like...